Bears vs Falcons Week 1 Matchup: Five Questions with Blogging Dirty

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 19: Fans tailgate prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on September 19, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 19: Fans tailgate prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on September 19, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Julio Jones

3. The front-7 of the Bears defense seems to be solid but the secondary is still a little shaky. Can they get to Matt Ryan and force him to make some mistakes? Can anyone stop Julio Jones?

Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Julio may not be fully healthy, which is the only thing that can stop him. Dude is a beast. And yes, the Bears front-7 can create problems. The Falcons offensive line is weak at the right guard spot and really the tackle position is slightly overrated.

4. Name an under-the-radar Falcons player on each side of the ball to watch out for on Sunday who could surprise us or have an impact on the outcome of the game.

The problem with the offense is there aren’t a lot of under-the-radar guys as this team is full of playmakers. Maybe tight end Austin Hooper, just because he hasn’t truly broken out yet but is a potential weapon.

On defense, it’s Jack Crawford. He plays defensive end and tackle and can disrupt games with his motor. He won’t be an every down guy, but he will make his plays.

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